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Brian Goulet is a researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and human-robot interaction, specializing in the development of advanced tactile sensing technologies. His work centers on creating flexible, piezoresistive "robot skin" that can mimic human touch, enabling safer and more intuitive physical interactions between humans and machines. Goulet’s major contributions include pioneering the fabrication of tactile sensor arrays using novel printing techniques, such as inkjet and aerosol jet printing of the conductive polymer PEDOT:PSS. He also led the development of the *SkinCell*, a modular tactile sensor patch designed for easy integration into robotic systems. His most cited work, "Organic Piezoresistive Robotic Skin Sensor Fabrication, Integration and Characterization" (12 citations), establishes foundational methods for building these sensors outside of cleanroom environments. With a growing body of work accumulating over 30 citations, Goulet is recognized for making tactile sensing more scalable and accessible. His research directly addresses the challenge of giving robots the sense of touch, a critical step toward seamless collaboration in manufacturing, healthcare, and service robotics.